Maya Angelou wrote many poems that touch my soul, but none like ‘Still I Rise’. Her words are true for anyone whose pain has been marginalized,
Still I Rise
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Resilience
Resilience is leaving an abusive home | Resilience is living in 3 homeless shelters | Resilience is what makes me | Stronger than my past experiences
5 Tips for coping in the heat with mental health issues
I love the sunshine, but I have to take things easy sometimes and think of how it will affect me if I don’t. Enjoy the sun, but stay safe!
Confidence is a State of Mind
I firmly believe that body confidence has little to do with our outward appearance; confidence is a state of mind. We are more than just our appearance.
The Importance of Self Care
It’s easy to forget the importance of self care. Self care is not selfish and is not a bad thing.
Happiness – Find Your Missing Piece
I recently taught myself some new skills and I felt so so pleased with myself!! Unbelievably so! I thought, ‘Wow, I can do this. I can do anything.’
Marathon & CBT Appointment
So first bit of big news, I have signed up to Brighton Marathon 2018! Yup, you read that right, a whole 26.2 miles! And there’s more…
Exercise, the Endocrine System and Mental Health
There’s an inextricable link between your endocrine system and mental health. Excess insulin and cortisol cause weight gain and fight-or-flight symptoms.
The One Person You Can Never Fool Is Yourself
Most of the time it starts off innocently enough. You may notice things you’re doing, but brush them off, try to justify them. Then it gets out of control.
Doing and Feeling Art
Art can promote thoughts and considerations that may disturb, placate, or stimulate a person. Art is not solely beauty or positivity.
Writing is the Best Medicine
Writing is the best medicine. When we pour out our lives, even just to a battered old journal, we share the deep, dark secrets that hold us back.
Talking About Spirituality and Mental Health
Talking about spirituality and mental health in combination can help you make sense of your life and gain perspective, self-esteem and confidence.